The sequel to 2013’s The Purge opens tomorrow in theaters and Doug and Dirty A are here with a video review. Find out if it’s more of the same or if The Purge has upped its game. Check it out! Continue reading
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Video Review: DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES
Doug and Dirty A monkey around with DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES in their latest video review! Find out why a film starring digitally-rendered apes is one of the best films of the year. Check it out! Continue reading
Doug Reviews: The Purge: Anarchy
Last year’s The Purge was one of the worst films of 2013. Luckily, its sequel, The Purge: Anarchy, is much better, but still not that great. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Snowpiercer
Finally, after nearly a year since it was released in South Korea, Joon-Ho Bong’s Snowpiercer has arrived in U.S. cinemas. The film has won major acclaim since its international release last year and in this case, the hype is real—Snowpiercer is one of the year’s best. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
2011’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes was a surprise to many moviegoers. What looked to be a crass relaunch of a property that was long dead turned out to be one of the best films of 2011 and an exciting and inventive way to restart the franchise. The sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is not the same film. It’s better. Continue reading
Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Most Perfect Film Ever Made
The Most Perfect Film Ever Made.
Is Raiders of the Lost Ark the most perfect film ever made? Doug likes to think so and you can read why over at The Retroist. In his latest essay, he explores all the elements that came together in just the right way to make an enduring classic. Head on over to The Retroist and check it out. Thanks for reading!
Video Review: EARTH TO ECHO
It’s another 60-second video review from Doug and Dirty A! This one lets you know if EARTH TO ECHO is worth your time or not, but if you read Doug’s reviews already, you probably know the answer. Check it out! Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Begin Again
Begin Again is the latest film from Writer-Director John Carney, the man behind 2007’s Once. It’s a fun, light movie that is really enjoyable, but could have benefitted from a little more plotting towards the end. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: The Signal
The Signal, from Director and Co-Writer William Eubank, is an independent sci-fi/thriller with nice performances, a creepy vibe, and a great twist. That title, though, it’s a little misleading.
BEWARE: Minor SPOILERS throughout. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Transformers: Age of Extinction
Ugh. Make it stop.
As expected, Michael Bay’s latest Transformers film, Age of Extinction, is a complete mess, but the most egregious thing about it is that there is a solid Transformers story in there somewhere, it’s just that Bay buries it under unnecessary noise, characters, and general stupidity. Continue reading
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